Red River Radio

12/23/2024

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2024-12-23/words-of-caution-on-giving-pets-as-christmas-gifts

Humane Society of Louisiana Director Jeff Dorson cautions that animals should only be given to those who are prepared to care for them.

12/20/2024

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2024-12-20/red-river-radio-celebrates-40th-anniversary

It was 40 years ago, on Thursday, December 20, 1984, when KDAQ 89.9 FM in Shreveport, officially went on the air.

12/20/2024

12/20/2024

40 years ago, at 5 pm in the afternoon, KDAQ, the flagship station of Red River Radio, first went on the air. Last night we celebrated the anniversary with special guests at the Red River Radio studios. The celebration will continue over the next 12 months, but what a wonderful way to kick it off! Thanks to those who had the vision, and the many, many who have supported the network over the years.

12/19/2024

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2024-12-19/hope-emerges-for-2025-crawfish-season-after-rocky-2024

The historic drought of 2023 led to a delayed season with low supplies this year.

12/18/2024

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2024-12-18/louisiana-teacher-workforce-racial-diversity-a-major-challenge

Nearly 60% of Louisiana public school students are non-White. But just one in four of the nearly 35,000 public school teachers identify as non-White.

12/17/2024

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2024-12-17/teachers-may-receive-help-for-out-of-pocket-spending

A bill introduced by U.S. Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana would double the amount of money teachers could deduct in taxes for buying school supplies out-of-pocket.

12/16/2024

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2024-12-16/study-examines-long-term-effects-of-solitary-confinement-in-arkansas-prisons

The nonprofit agency known as DecARcerate released a report on a first-person experience inside solitary confinement in Arkansas' state prison system.

12/13/2024

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2024-12-13/louisiana-tops-nation-in-early-season-flu-cases-again

Louisiana epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says more than 11% of flu tests in Louisiana returned positive, compared to the national average of 3.5%.

12/12/2024

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2024-12-12/judge-blocks-dreamers-from-obamacare-impacting-nearly-90-000-texans

Texas became one of the 19 states that sued the administration over recent federal guidance that allowed DACA recipients to apply for health care coverage through HealthCare.gov

12/12/2024

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2024-12-11/the-campaign-to-improve-kindergarten-readiness-in-north-louisiana

Researchers discovered that Shreveport-Bossier has experienced a significant drop in kindergarten readiness scores from 2012 to the present. So the Community Foundation of North Louisiana took action.

12/10/2024

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2024-12-10/massive-fire-destroys-much-of-185-year-old-church-in-marshall-texas

It’s not clear yet what may have started the fire at the 185 year old church. Investigators are expected to be on the scene at least a day or two searching for clues into the cause and origin of the fire.

12/09/2024

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2024-12-09/louisiana-students-getting-more-help-with-federal-student-aid-fafsa-challenges

State strategies to reverse the decline Include FAFSA completion events, digital media campaigns and 1-ON-1 troubleshooting sessions.

12/06/2024

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2024-12-06/arkansas-study-finds-school-suspensions-expulsions-can-have-long-term-effects

Research indicates that school suspensions and expulsions can lead to higher rates of depression through adolescence and into early adulthood.

12/05/2024

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2024-12-05/real-v-artificial-the-christmas-tree-decision

According to a new survey, almost half [46%] of all U.S. consumers plan to buy an artificial Christmas tree this year.

12/04/2024

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2024-12-04/rewritten-article-7-of-louisiana-constitution-tax-reform-faces-voter-approval

The constitutional Amendment will be on the March 29, 2025, election ballot.

12/03/2024

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2024-12-03/sales-records-expected-despite-shortest-holiday-shopping-season-possible

LSU Marketing Professor Dan Rice says the time squeeze motivated retailers to start their Black Friday deals early.

12/02/2024

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2024-12-02/louisiana-a-g-delivers-holiday-caution-advice

Attorney General Liz Murrill says taking a few extra steps can make all the difference with shopping safety and in avoiding holiday scams.